Rye bread is the staple diet of North Europeans and for a good reason. In the debate of rye bread vs whole wheat, Swedish Lund University research shows that white rye bread regulates insulin and blood sugar levels better than wheat bread baked with rye bran. Not to mention how rye bread whole grain wise […]

Nutrition labels can be very confusing if you don’t know what to look for. They show the basics of carbs, fat, and protein, but there is a lot of additional information thrown in. There are a lot of numbers and percentages, and sometimes multiple ratios to account for the addition of other ingredients, such as […]

There are many different sources of carbohydrates, especially in the category of grains. The most popular ones like wheat, oats, and quinoa are obvious choices to include with your meal or baking, however there are many different flavours and textures to be explored in the world of grains. The following four have a wide variety […]

In the ongoing battle to lose weight, many people choose to cut out ‘empty’ carbohydrates. A carb is termed as empty when it offers no nutritional value past the calories it provides. Things like processed white flour and sugar are empty carbs. Dairy products can also be a source of empty carbohydrates, because many of […]

If you take a look around any supermarket, you will find plenty of foods that claim to be low fat. Although eating a diet that is low in bad fats is essential, these foods are often made low fat by instead making them high in carbohydrates. Fat is flavour, and when the fat is removed, […]

Carbohydrates have developed a bad reputation over the past few years. While many simple carbs deserve this bad rap for their huge calorie count and nutrient-depleting sugars, all carbs are not created equal. Simple, highly-processed carbohydrates like white flour, rice, and pasta work against the body, increasing cholesterol, inflammation, and body weight. On the other […]

Almost everyone knows what a hangover feels like. You wake up the morning after a fun night out feeling nauseous, exhausted, and you have a pounding headache. You may not feel like eating anything if you wake up with a wicked hangover, but some food in your stomach is often the best way to set […]

When you eat carbs, your body breaks them down into glucose. The glucose is then absorbed by your bloodstream, causing a rise in blood sugar. Your pancreas then kicks into gear releasing insulin, which acts like a transporter to get the glucose into your cells. When your body is not able to produce enough insulin […]

Think for a second about the typical breakfast carbs. Things like croissants, pastries, and sugary cereals come to mind, right? You may have sworn off carbohydrates for breakfast thinking they are all just empty calories, but that couldn’t be farther from the truth! Your body needs glucose to function. Carbohydrates offer the best form of […]

SUMMARY: Nutrition researchers are uncovering new evidence that plant foods have a long-overlooked but surprisingly central role in managing weight. The key, according to this new spate of research, is energy density. Vegetables, fruits, whole grains and beans are high in water and fiber, but comparatively low in energy – that is, in calories. As […]